Little worms, mighty memories: decoding the brain’s secrets
In a striking discovery that challenges conventional wisdom about memory, researchers at Flinders University have found that forgetting is not merely a flaw in the brain’s function but an essential,…
Simple blood test may speed up early Alzheimer’s diagnosis
In a landmark study focusing on Hispanic and Latino adults, researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have uncovered a connection between self-reported cognitive decline and…
Scientists develop ‘metabolic clock’ to spot early indicators of disease and accelerated ageing
A groundbreaking study published in npj Metabolic Health and Disease (Nature Portfolio) has introduced a new “metabolic clock” that can predict biological age, uncover disease-specific metabolic signatures, and support early…
New research reveals why influenza hits older adults harder
Scientists have revealed why influenza infections are often more dangerous in older adults, and their discovery opens the door to new treatments that could reduce this heightened risk. The research,…
Hitting 100 grows less likely as longevity improvements lose steam
A new study co-authored by a University of Wisconsin–Madison professor has found that the extraordinary life expectancy gains made by high-income countries in the first half of the 20th century…
Weight variation as a potential contributor to cognitive decline in later life
Adults aged 65 and older who lose more than five per cent of their body weight, or whose weight fluctuates by this amount over time, may face an accelerated risk…
Biological ageing speed shown to predict cognitive deterioration in older adults
A new study published in Aging (Aging-US), Volume 17, Issue 7, on 21 July 2025, is titled “Association of DNA methylation age acceleration with digital clock drawing test performance: the…
The hidden costs of early puberty and young motherhood
The age at which women reach puberty or give birth may have profound consequences for their long-term health. New research published in eLife by investigators at the Buck Institute shows…
Consistent sleep patterns linked to better recovery outcomes in heart failure, researchers report
People recovering from heart failure may significantly improve their chances of avoiding further complications by maintaining a regular sleep routine, according to a new study led by Oregon Health &…
Innovative drug could help patients with stubborn blood pressure
A major international study has shown that a new tablet treatment can substantially reduce blood pressure in patients whose levels remain dangerously high despite taking several existing medicines. The findings…
Can eye tests uncover the earliest clues of Alzheimer’s disease?
Within the next few years, a simple eye examination could offer doctors a new way of detecting Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias long before the first memory lapses appear. A…
Fall Prevention in Aged Care: What Works Best
An international review led by Flinders University has found that supervised exercise programs, vitamin D supplementation, and improved nutrition are among the most effective ways to prevent falls in aged…
Study highlights deteriorating heart function in ageing adults with cardiac illness
New research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has revealed that U.S. adults aged 65 and older with high blood pressure, stroke, or heart failure are experiencing…
AI-Enhanced Approaches to Forecasting Knee Osteoarthritis Outcomes
An artificial intelligence (AI) model that integrates MRI scans, biochemical tests, and clinical information has shown early promise in predicting whether a patient’s knee osteoarthritis will worsen. The study, led…
Community Exercise Classes Empower Older Adults to Stay Strong and Independent
Older adults who regularly engaged in a community-based exercise programme were able to slow—and in some cases reverse—the natural declines in cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength associated with ageing, according…
Metabolic syndrome increases vulnerability to Parkinson’s disease
A recent study published on 20 August 2025 in Neurology®, the journal of the American Academy of Neurology, has found that people with metabolic syndrome face a heightened risk of…